Regarding Denise's "Not Waving, But Drowning", marcelblog said in a comment that it was good before in its original performance on the ship, but "it's beautiful in a whole new way now."
I couldn't agree more, though I was never at the original performance. Just reading about the whole project, it seems evident that the piece was designed to blend into that context, with its nautical themes, etc. And, at least on the surface level, the piece stands alone very strongly that way. But her choice of that poem obviously could not have been coincidence.
Hearing her wonderfully crisp, ironic declamation, I smile a bit thinking she's sort of channeling Laurie Anderson. And then: "I was much further out than you thought."
::complete loss for words::
DENISE BROADHURST
JUNE 11th 1970 - SEPTEMBER 19th 2008
We are heartbroken over the loss of Denise Broadhurst who passed away Friday September 19th after a long and a courageous battle with breast cancer. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by family and close friends. Denise was a wonderful daughter and sister, a good friend, and a gifted musician.
Denise was a truly remarkable person; she was infinitely kind, had a fantastic wit, and her generous spirit enriched the lives of the people around her.
Denise has always had a passion for music; from punk rock to classical, music was her life.
She was a beloved and dedicated teacher and has been selected to receive the State University of New York's Chancellor Award for Excellence in Teaching. As a tenured Assistant Professor of music at Nassau Community College and adjunct at Hosftra University she shared her love of music with her students. Her many compositions and performances will be here forever as a gift to us all.
Denise, you have touched so many lives. You are loved by many around the world.
We miss you and always will.......
This will be a place to go to share stories, photos and music in remembrance of Denise and her life that touched us all.
Details such as memorials and recitals being held for Denise in both Minneapolis and New York City and other such information will be listed on this Blog.
Unfortunately we do not have everyone's email addresses, please feel free to forward this Blog to anyone who knew Denise.
Thank you for your love and support during this difficult time.
1 comment:
Your comment was apt -- I played "Not Waving..." for my composition student who will play the sax part in a performance of this piece here in Indy next month, and I was choked up the entire time -- the fact the Denise is narrating this is heart wrenching.
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